Alexia Croll
SUNY Old Westbury

Local advocacy group Say NO to the Casino issued a scathing statement condemning the town board’s actions and demanding the immediate resignation of Supervisor Don Clavin.

“Supervisor Don Clavin and the town board should resign from office before they are voted out by the groundswell of passionate, committed constituents who clearly care about our community exponentially more than they do.”

The group, which has organized rallies and public campaigns against the proposed casino, questioned the board’s motives, suggesting potential political pressure and underhand dealings.

“How much have they been paid off? How much pressure did they get from their party bosses to approve this?” the statement continued. “What’s in it for them that they would defy all logic, and the will of the majority of residents?”

Despite the withdrawal of Las Vegas Sands, which had previously been exploring the project, the change in zoning opens the door for a casino to potentially be built at the HUB,  a prime development location in Uniondale. With no new developer in place, opponents argue the zoning decision is premature and harmful.

Say NO to the Casino vowed to continue organizing, both against any future casino development and politicians rallying for the expansion. “They never cared about saving our suburbs,” the group declared. “We’ll see you at the ballot box.”